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John L. Lewis was a prominent American labor leader who played a key role in the formation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in 1935. The CIO aimed to organize industrial workers and improve labor conditions across various industries, particularly in manufacturing. Lewis served as the president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) and was a significant advocate for workers' rights, pushing for better wages and working conditions during a time of significant labor unrest in the United States.

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